6.1 Top Speed

Discussion in 'Challenger SRT8 Engine & Performance Modifications' started by SRT-Tom, Mar 4, 2023.

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  1. Mar 4, 2023 at 10:49 AM #1
    SRT-Tom

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    Watch this top speed run of a stock 6.1 Challenger SRT.

    It hits 179.57 mph (289 KPH).

     
  2. Mar 5, 2023 at 6:19 AM #2
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    The 6.1 engine uses an aluminum intake manifold with larger-diameter, shorter, and tapered runners for high-speed tuning. It makes its power at high rpms- 425 HP at 6,200 RPM and 420 lb-ft at 4,800 RPM.
     
  3. Mar 5, 2023 at 10:46 AM #3
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    SRT Tom, where did you do this? On the Garden State Parkway? LOL :D

    Seriously, this guy drove at 180 mph on a road shared by other vehicles while shooting a video of it? A new definition of irresponsible that can give Dodge owners a bad reputation. It sure didn't look like the Autobahn.
     
  4. Mar 6, 2023 at 11:45 AM #4
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    The highway visual seems way out of sinc with the speedometer to me. It doesn't seem he's passing those trucks and the highway lines at anywhere near that speed. But I don't have an explanation as to how he could have accomplished this.
     
  5. Mar 6, 2023 at 2:25 PM #5
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    You may be right, look at this 167 mph run by a Challenger SRT on the autobahn. Magazines cite the top speed at 174 mph.

     
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  6. Mar 6, 2023 at 10:58 PM #6
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    Wouldn't want to be his passenger. This one seems even faster.

     
  7. Mar 7, 2023 at 12:10 AM #7
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    This guy seems to be be a nut running that fast on a wet road?
     
  8. Mar 7, 2023 at 7:02 PM #8
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    Here is his photo.

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  9. Mar 7, 2023 at 9:51 PM #9
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    I guess he does look like a acorn........
     
  10. Mar 7, 2023 at 9:59 PM #10
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    I have been 135 MPH in mine and had plenty left on a very clear and smooth road , there is just no autobahn in my neck of the woods.
     
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